Go Ultra Low will return to the Hay Festival this year to host a panel on the future of electric vehicles. Following a successful inaugural event at 2018’s festival, Broadcaster and author Kate Humble will chair this year’s panel, bringing together influential speakers from the Government and the automotive and energy sectors to discuss their perspectives on the transition to electric … [Read more...]
Tradelines 3 April
The annual CV show in the NEC is a sellout. Britain’s biggest automotive show will fill three halls with hundreds of exhibitors from 30 April to 2 May, said Rob Skelton, show director. … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 April
From 9 to 14 April for the first time at Milan Design Week, Lamborghini presents Living in the Fast Lane: the interactive Lamborghini Lab where design merges with technological and engineering development. In addition, presented as a world preview (above) at the Geneva Motor Show, the new Huracán EVO Spyder will be on show for the first time in Italy. Volkswagen will develop a … [Read more...]
Tradelines 27 March
Pre-registration for Automechanika Birmingham 2019 is up 21% on the same time last year. The industry’s leading trade exhibition, taking place from 4 to 6 June at the NEC Birmingham will see the launch of many new points of interest covering all aspects of the automotive industry, including The Big UK Garage Event, Aftermarket Innovation Showcase, Commercial Vehicle Showcase, Garage Equipment … [Read more...]
Boost for smaller “green” automotive companies
Small and Medium Enterprises involved in development of low carbon technologies have secured long-term orders annually worth up to £1.5 million by exhibiting on a UK Government Pavilion managed by the Advanced Propulsion Centre. “Building strong international relationships has perhaps never been more important to the UK automotive industry and the UK Pavilions are playing a pivotal … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 March
F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is supporting Red Nose Day 2019. TK Maxx is launching an exclusive range of t-shirts for Red Nose Day 2019 designed by Disney and the limited edition tee-hee-hee shirts feature some of the most loved Disney characters. Prices and specifications have been announced for all-new Skoda Scala hatchback, with deliveries beginning in the summer. There will be three … [Read more...]
Book in for the Big Garage Event
Automechanika Birmingham 2019 is giving independent garages a boost by announcing the launch of its new Big UK Garage Event at this summer’s show, providing more benefits to thousands of garages planning to visit. With its garage audience annually growing , the aim of this year’s event in June is to build on the success of the launch of the dedicated hall for garages introduced in 2018, which … [Read more...]
Hola, the Hispano Suiza ev is coming
Next month’s Geneva Motor Show will see the world debut of the ‘Carmen’ – a fully-electric hyperlux grand tourer from iconic Spanish luxury car brand Hispano Suiza. Named after Carmen Mateu, granddaughter of Hispano Suiza’s founder, the new model is the ultimate expression of classically-inspired design, next-generation technology, exhilarating power and … [Read more...]
W Series at Autosport Show prepares for launch
The ground-breaking all-female W Series is heading to Autosport International to meet fans for the first time ahead of its launch in Spring with a host of drivers confirmed for the show opening today. Formula One winner David Coulthard is confirmed to attend Friday of the show as he goes on the main Autosport stage at the NEC to discuss how W Series was created and how it intends to change the … [Read more...]
Monster Jam to hit Cardiff in May
Monster Jam is returning to Principality Stadium, Cardiff on 18 May. The world famous trucks will be back to deliver an unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable experience for the whole family that promises to keep you on the edge of your seats. Tickets are go on general sale from www.monsterjam.co.uk tomorrow. The audience will be amazed as they watch trucks compete in both freestyle and … [Read more...]